Archeage

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers playable frame rates for Archeage at 1080p and 1440p, but falls short at 4K. Measured results show the best 1080p setting is High, averaging 66 FPS, while 1440p Medium also averages 66 FPS; no 4K setting reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The combo ranks 2983rd out of 3708 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the field. The CPU sits in the 79th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 65th percentile, indicating a relatively strong processor paired with a mid-range graphics card. The launch MSRP is $264 for the CPU and 219 USD for the GPU.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Archeage at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 1080p with Low, Medium, or High settings, and at 1440p with Low or Medium settings. The best 1080p preset is High, averaging 66 FPS; the best 1440p preset is Medium, also averaging 66 FPS. No 4K setting reaches 60 FPS.

Q: What are the measured frame rates at 1080p?

A: Low averages 110 FPS, Medium averages 98 FPS (min 83, max 112), High averages 66 FPS, and Ultra averages 45 FPS. Only Ultra falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to other processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27,799, placing it in the 79th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900K (score 27,872, delta -0.3%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (score 27,896, delta -0.3%).

Q: How does the GPU compare to other graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20,556, placing it in the 65th percentile. It sits within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (score 20,534) and the Intel Arc A750 (score 20,582).

Q: Is 4K playable with this setup?

A: No. The best 4K result is Low settings at 42 FPS, followed by Medium at 38 FPS (min 32, max 43). High drops to 26 FPS and Ultra to 17 FPS. None reach the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for a smooth experience?

A: At 1080p, High provides the highest quality at 66 FPS. At 1440p, Medium is the best playable preset, also at 66 FPS. For 4K, there is no playable setting.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2983rd out of 3708 tested combos for Archeage. That places it in the lower portion of the field, meaning a significant number of other hardware pairings deliver higher frame rates in this game. The CPU itself is strong relative to the broader market: its 79th percentile among all CPUs shows it can handle demanding workloads, but the GPU's 65th percentile indicates the graphics card is the more limiting component. In Archeage, the measured frame rates drop steeply as resolution and settings rise, which points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck. The combo's ranking is consistent with the GPU being mid-range: it delivers playable performance at 1080p and 1440p but cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K. The CPU's high multi-threaded scores (e.g., 23,391 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) suggest it can feed the GPU efficiently, but the overall frame rates are constrained by the Arc B570's compute throughput.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings, with some min/max values recorded only for Medium presets. The numbers are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario: higher resolutions and settings quickly reduce average FPS.

1080p:

• Low: 110 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: 98 FPS (min 83, max 112)
• High: 66 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: 45 FPS (no min/max recorded)

1440p:

• Low: 74 FPS
• Medium: 66 FPS (min 56, max 76)
• High: 45 FPS
• Ultra: 31 FPS

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 42 FPS
• Medium: 38 FPS (min 32, max 43)
• High: 26 FPS
• Ultra: 17 FPS

The data shows that at 1080p, even the Ultra preset falls to 45 FPS, while Low is well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, only Low and Medium stay above 60 FPS, with Medium having a tight min/max range (56–76). At 4K, no setting reaches 60 FPS; the best is Low at 42 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at the same settings is substantial: High drops from 66 to 45 FPS, a difference of 21 FPS. From 1440p to 4K, High drops from 45 to 26 FPS. These numbers indicate that the Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient for high-resolution rendering in this game, especially at higher presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals provided, the Intel Core i5-12600KF performs nearly identically to several other CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 27,799 is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-10900K (score 27,872), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (score 27,712), the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (score 27,887), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (score 27,896). In Archeage, these CPUs would likely produce similar frame rates in CPU-limited scenarios, though the game's resolution and settings scaling here suggests the GPU is the primary driver.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20,556 is within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (score 20,534) and the Intel Arc A750 (score 20,582). The Quadro M4000M (score 20,480) and Radeon R9 M390X (score 20,662) also fall within 0.5% of the Arc B570. These GPUs would deliver similar frame rates in Archeage, though actual performance can vary with driver maturity and game-specific optimizations. The data shows that the Arc B570 is a mid-range card that competes closely with these alternatives, and users can expect comparable results if they swap to any of these GPUs, assuming the rest of the system remains unchanged.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions and settings reveals that the GPU is the dominant performance factor for this game. At 1080p Low, the system hits 110 FPS, but when the resolution is raised to 1440p Low, the average drops to 74 FPS—a 36 FPS difference. Going to 4K Low drops further to 42 FPS. This strong resolution dependency indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as CPU load does not typically scale as drastically with resolution.

Settings also have a major impact. At 1080p, raising from Low to Ultra reduces FPS from 110 to 45, a 65 FPS swing. Similarly, at 1440p, Low to Ultra drops from 74 to 31 FPS. These large drops are consistent with the GPU's limited shader and memory bandwidth. The Arc B570 has 2304 shading units and a 160-bit memory bus, which struggles with the higher pixel and texture loads of Ultra settings.

The CPU's role is less pronounced but still relevant. The i5-12600KF's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core 23,391) ensures that it does not bottleneck the GPU at 1080p and 1440p. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes so constrained that CPU differences become negligible—the frame rate is entirely limited by the GPU. In contrast, at 1080p Low, the CPU is likely able to feed the GPU quickly enough to reach 110 FPS, suggesting the CPU is not a limiting factor at any playable setting. The data shows that the best way to improve frame rates in Archeage is to lower the resolution or settings, which directly reduces the GPU's workload.

The Verdict

This system can run Archeage at 60 FPS or higher at 1080p with High, Low, or Medium settings. The best playable setting at 1080p is High, averaging 66 FPS. At 1440p, Low and Medium are playable, with Medium being the best setting at 66 FPS. At 4K, no setting reaches 60 FPS; the best is Low at 42 FPS. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the data shows that the combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and Intel Arc B570 is capable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but not for 4K. For players who prioritize smooth gameplay over visual fidelity, 1440p Medium offers a solid 66 FPS average. At 1080p, High delivers the same 66 FPS but with better image quality. The system does not clear 60 FPS at 4K under any preset, so that resolution is not recommended for this game. The measured data is direct and confirms that the GPU is the limiting component; upgrading the GPU would be the most effective way to achieve higher frame rates at 4K, while the CPU is already strong enough to support higher-end cards.